The male Cardinals have been singing, Redwing Blackbirds are calling, and the American Woodcock has just returned today to the fields behind the house.
It looks and feels a lot different from this time last year! :-)
Won't be long, and Tree Swallows will be here, followed by Brown Thrashers and the first migrant warbler, the Louisiana Waterthrush (I don't see Pine Warblers around my place)!
The thing I will miss most about winter is my winter yard birds. The Pine Siskins have dwindled down to just a few left. I will miss their constant chattering and bickering.
Another bird that I will miss, is the American Tree Sparrow. They are beautiful sparrows that just don't get enough respect. I love their sound, two-toned bill and dotted belly.
Another bird that I will miss, is the American Tree Sparrow. They are beautiful sparrows that just don't get enough respect. I love their sound, two-toned bill and dotted belly.
Spring is my favorite time of year, all the new life that is all around, the love that is in the air. Looking forward to hearing my first Spring Peepers, Chorus Frogs and seeing my FOS birds!
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I am with you Donald! I feel a loosening of winters icy grip but here at the forty-fifth parallel I fear spring is still a thousand miles away.
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ReplyDeleteI am sooooo ready for spring!!
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy seeing your bird photos.
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Im on the list of ready for spring..I will miss my winter birds and wish them well until they return--but Im ready to see the Hummers and the Summer tanagers!
ReplyDeleteSpring is soo nice hearing the chorus of birds around you. Its like they are rejoicing that the sun has finally come out.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that, broth'ah! We've still got three feet of snow pack, though. Your bird pics are great!
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ReplyDeleteWhen I winter in Maine, I am always saddened by the departure of the tree sparrows. They bring me such delight! ~karen
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